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  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
Letters to the Editor: 2.23.16

Readers share thoughts on Fruitville Road redesign plans and listening to the kids.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
John Gidding, the host of HGTV's former show, "Curb Appeal," will be speaking in Lakewood Ranch on July 15.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 10, 2023
Author wants homeowners to curb appeal for non-native plants

John Gidding, the host of HGTV series "Curb Appeal," will speak in Lakewood Ranch about his new book, "At Home With Nature."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courts at Bayfront Park have been marked as closed and their gates locked.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat sets June 22 date to reopen more facilities

Restrictions will apply to courts' use in Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jason Bearden, his 6-year-old daughter, Tessa; his wife, Katie; and his 8-week-old daughter, Allie, celebrated on election night. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 23, 2022
Jason Bearden wins Manatee County Commission at-large seat

Jason Bearden unseated four-term Commissioner Carol Whitmore with 61.54% of the votes.

  • East County
  • News
Retention ponds in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding areas are reaching levels not seen by residents in years. Overflow from the Braden River pours into this one, just south of Clubhouse Drive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2016
More rain coming thanks to Hurricane Hermine

Music on Main and local football games have been cancelled for tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Construction vehicles in September 2022 navigate the landfill on Lena Road, which is adjacent to the rezoned area.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 28, 2022
Manatee clears path to sell its Lena Road property in Bradenton

County Commissioners approved a rezone of 98 acres from agricultural to mixed-use.

  • East County
  • News
A concept map for the Emerson Point expansion.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2024
Manatee County will offer $15.5M to expand Emerson Point Preserve

If sold to the county, the 98-acre property will increase the size of the existing preserve by a third.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting is being held at the county's administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2012
Planning Commission to discuss SMR project

The Manatee County Planning Commission meets at 9 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 6, 2012
March 6: Daily Headlines Video

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 8, 2012
Oct. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2021
Whitney Plaza owner seeks residential density referendum

10 units proposed in letter to mayor seeking special election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The board will meet at 9 a.m. today at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2013
Planning Commission considers changes to future Lakewood Ranch plans

Planning Commission considers changes to future Lakewood Ranch plans

  • East County
  • News
Fresh paint dries on regular and handicap parking spots in the Siesta Key Village parking lot.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2012
UPDATE: County relines village lot

Sarasota County closed the municipal parking lot in Siesta Key Village and relined all spaces. It was reopened this afternoon.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tonya Atchison, Small Business Person of the Year (11+ employees) winner Michael Garey and Emily Walsh at the 2019 event.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2020
Longboat Chamber announces Small Business Week nominees

It's unclear exactly what format Small Business Week will take, but the nominees are waiting in the wings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2016
Whole Foods' development case dismissed

A judge today ruled developer SJ Collins can move forward with development of an 8-acre parcel at Honore Avenue and University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
Sarasota voters head to the polls

As of 3 p.m. today, voter turnout in Sarasota County was near 60%.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners are holding a Goals and Objectives workshop, its first budget workshop and its 1 p.m. regular workshop today at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2013
Mar Vista approval to be reconsidered today

Commissioners will decide whether they want to take back its approval of a Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub project at a special meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Farmers Market Executive Director Phil Pagano said the cancellation was necessary to ensure the safety of vendors and patrons.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota Farmers Market to close Saturday

Hurricane Irma has caused the first weather-related cancellation of the downtown farmers market in more than a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A discussion will be held today to discuss the possibility of burying Gulf of Mexico Drive power lines.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 10, 2012
Commission discusses power lines today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will also discuss a resolution expressing support for pension reform at Town Hall today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2018
Make Longboat special

They’re back, and doing it again. Longboat Key’s ardent anti-development, anti-traffic forces are stoking their constituents to kill Unicorp National Development’s latest redevelopment proposal for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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